May 6, 2026 · BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2025-088921

Aluminium adjuvants in vaccines and potential health effects: systematic review

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The authors conducted a systematic review to assess the potential health effects of aluminium adjuvanted vaccines by analyzing human studies on health outcomes following vaccination. Their findings indicate no causal associations between these vaccines and serious or long-term health issues, with only minor and infrequent localized reactions observed. The review highlights the need for higher quality research due to the predominance of methodologically limited studies in the existing literature.

Pamela Doyon-Plourde, Jeffrey Chong, Elissa M Abrams, Robert Pless, Kelsey Young, Matthew Tunis, Joseline Zafack

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